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MENTAL HEALTH – EVOLVE EXAM 12026 QUESTIONS
NEWEST 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
A nursing diagnosis for a client with a psychiatric disorder serves what
purpose with considering the plan of care?
A) Justifying the use of certain psychotropic medication.
B) Providing data essential for insurance reimbursement.
C) Establishing a framework for selecting appropriate interventions.
D) Completing the medical diagnostic statement.
ANS: C.
Nursing diagnoses provide the framework for identifying appropriate nursing
interventions for dealing with the phenomena a client with a mental health disorder is
experiencing. While the nursing diagnosis may contribute to the other options, none
describe the purpose of the nursing diagnosis
According to current information what factor is associated with the most
disabling mental disorders?
A) Biological influences
B) Psychological trauma
C) Learned ways of behaving
D) Faulty patterns of early nurturance
ANS: A.
The biologically influenced illnesses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major
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depression, obsessive-compulsive and panic disorders, posttraumatic stress
disorder, and autism. Therefore many (but not all) of the most prevalent and
disabling mental disorders have been found to have strong biological influences.
Psychological trauma, learned behaviors, and faulty patterns of nurturance may
contribute to some forms of mental illness, but they are not major factors in most
disabling mental disorders.
Which branch of epidemiology is the nurse involved in when seeking
outcomes for patients whose depression was treated with electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT)?
A) Experimental.
B) Descriptive.
C) Clinical.
D) Analytic
ANS: C.
Clinical epidemiology represents a broad field that addresses what happens to
people with illnesses who are seen by providers of clinical care. Studies use
traditional epidemiological methods and are conducted in groups that are usually
defined by illness or symptoms or by diagnostic procedures or treatments given for
the illness or symptoms. None of the other options accurately identify the field that is
associated with clinical practice
According to the DSM-V, which statement made by an adult client supports the
criteria for generalized anxiety disorder? (Select all that apply).
A) I've been really anxious for at least 2 years now.
B) My anxiety has to be genetic; my mom was a terrible worrier too.
C) My marriage is in trouble because I'm always so irritable.
D) I've had a good physical and my health care provider says I'm in good
health.
E) Its hard falling asleep and even harder staying asleep; I'm restless all night.
ANS: A, C, D, E.
The DSM-V criteria for generalized anxiety disorder include excessive anxiety and
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worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6
months; sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless,
unsatisfying sleep) and irritability; the anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause
clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important
areas of functioning; the disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of
a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or another medical condition
A nurse, active in local consumer mental health groups and in local and state
mental health associations, keeps aware of state and national legislation
affecting mental illness treatment. How can this nurse positively affect the
climate for effective, mental health treatment?
A) "By becoming active in politics leading to a potential political career."
B) "By educating the public on the effects that stigmatizing has on mental
health clients."
C) "Advocating for laws that would make the involuntary long-term
commitment process easier and faster for caregivers of mentally ill persons."
D) "Advocating for reduced mental health insurance benefits to discourage
abuse of the system by inappropriate psychiatric admissions."
ANS: B.
Nurses who are aware of legislative concerns and who are active in organizations
that promote mental health awareness and appropriate and equal treatment for
mental illness help achieve the goal of parity, or equality of treatment for mentally ill
individuals. Becoming active in politics may be a personal goal but does not directly
or necessarily reduce stigma or encourage treatment equality. The other options are
undesirable outcomes.
A new nurse has accepted a position as staff nurse on a psychiatric unit.
Which statement made by the new nurse requires additional instructions
regarding the therapies provided on the unit?
A) "You will participate in unit activities and groups daily."
B) "You will be given a schedule daily of the groups we would like you to
attend."
C) "You will attend a psychotherapy group that I lead that will help you care for
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yourself."
D) "You will see your provider daily in a one-to-one session."
ANS: C.
Basic level RNs cannot perform psychotherapy. The other options are all appropriate
expectations of a patient's schedule on a psychiatric unit.
Resilience is characteristic of mental health that allows people to adapt to
tragedies, trauma, and loss. Which client behavior demonstrates this
characteristic?
A) "My mother made decisions about my husband's funeral when I just
couldn't do that."
B) "Losing my job was hard but my skills will help me get another one."
C) "In spite of all the treatment, I know I'll never be really healthy."
D) "My kids, happiness is worth any sacrifice I have to make."
ANS: B.
Resilience is a characteristic that helps individuals cope with loss and trauma that
may occur in life. Dependence is described as relying on others for decision making
and care. Pessimism is a life philosophy that things are more likely to go wrong than
right. Altruism is described as putting others before yourself
A 29-year-old patient has been admitted following a suicide attempt. Which
nursing statement illustrates the concept of patient advocacy?
A) "Dr. Raye, I notice you ordered fluoxetine for this patient. During the
admission interview, the client stated they will refuse the medication because
of adverse effects they experienced previously."
B) "Dr. Raye, during the admissions interview the patient stated that there is a
family history of three other suicide attempts in the past."
C) "I'd like you tell me more about your depression and your suicide attempt?"
D) "I will take you on a tour of the unit and orient you to the rules so you can
get adjusted here."
ANS: A.
MENTAL HEALTH – EVOLVE EXAM 12026 QUESTIONS
NEWEST 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION
SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
A nursing diagnosis for a client with a psychiatric disorder serves what
purpose with considering the plan of care?
A) Justifying the use of certain psychotropic medication.
B) Providing data essential for insurance reimbursement.
C) Establishing a framework for selecting appropriate interventions.
D) Completing the medical diagnostic statement.
ANS: C.
Nursing diagnoses provide the framework for identifying appropriate nursing
interventions for dealing with the phenomena a client with a mental health disorder is
experiencing. While the nursing diagnosis may contribute to the other options, none
describe the purpose of the nursing diagnosis
According to current information what factor is associated with the most
disabling mental disorders?
A) Biological influences
B) Psychological trauma
C) Learned ways of behaving
D) Faulty patterns of early nurturance
ANS: A.
The biologically influenced illnesses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major
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depression, obsessive-compulsive and panic disorders, posttraumatic stress
disorder, and autism. Therefore many (but not all) of the most prevalent and
disabling mental disorders have been found to have strong biological influences.
Psychological trauma, learned behaviors, and faulty patterns of nurturance may
contribute to some forms of mental illness, but they are not major factors in most
disabling mental disorders.
Which branch of epidemiology is the nurse involved in when seeking
outcomes for patients whose depression was treated with electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT)?
A) Experimental.
B) Descriptive.
C) Clinical.
D) Analytic
ANS: C.
Clinical epidemiology represents a broad field that addresses what happens to
people with illnesses who are seen by providers of clinical care. Studies use
traditional epidemiological methods and are conducted in groups that are usually
defined by illness or symptoms or by diagnostic procedures or treatments given for
the illness or symptoms. None of the other options accurately identify the field that is
associated with clinical practice
According to the DSM-V, which statement made by an adult client supports the
criteria for generalized anxiety disorder? (Select all that apply).
A) I've been really anxious for at least 2 years now.
B) My anxiety has to be genetic; my mom was a terrible worrier too.
C) My marriage is in trouble because I'm always so irritable.
D) I've had a good physical and my health care provider says I'm in good
health.
E) Its hard falling asleep and even harder staying asleep; I'm restless all night.
ANS: A, C, D, E.
The DSM-V criteria for generalized anxiety disorder include excessive anxiety and
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worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6
months; sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless,
unsatisfying sleep) and irritability; the anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause
clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important
areas of functioning; the disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of
a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or another medical condition
A nurse, active in local consumer mental health groups and in local and state
mental health associations, keeps aware of state and national legislation
affecting mental illness treatment. How can this nurse positively affect the
climate for effective, mental health treatment?
A) "By becoming active in politics leading to a potential political career."
B) "By educating the public on the effects that stigmatizing has on mental
health clients."
C) "Advocating for laws that would make the involuntary long-term
commitment process easier and faster for caregivers of mentally ill persons."
D) "Advocating for reduced mental health insurance benefits to discourage
abuse of the system by inappropriate psychiatric admissions."
ANS: B.
Nurses who are aware of legislative concerns and who are active in organizations
that promote mental health awareness and appropriate and equal treatment for
mental illness help achieve the goal of parity, or equality of treatment for mentally ill
individuals. Becoming active in politics may be a personal goal but does not directly
or necessarily reduce stigma or encourage treatment equality. The other options are
undesirable outcomes.
A new nurse has accepted a position as staff nurse on a psychiatric unit.
Which statement made by the new nurse requires additional instructions
regarding the therapies provided on the unit?
A) "You will participate in unit activities and groups daily."
B) "You will be given a schedule daily of the groups we would like you to
attend."
C) "You will attend a psychotherapy group that I lead that will help you care for
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yourself."
D) "You will see your provider daily in a one-to-one session."
ANS: C.
Basic level RNs cannot perform psychotherapy. The other options are all appropriate
expectations of a patient's schedule on a psychiatric unit.
Resilience is characteristic of mental health that allows people to adapt to
tragedies, trauma, and loss. Which client behavior demonstrates this
characteristic?
A) "My mother made decisions about my husband's funeral when I just
couldn't do that."
B) "Losing my job was hard but my skills will help me get another one."
C) "In spite of all the treatment, I know I'll never be really healthy."
D) "My kids, happiness is worth any sacrifice I have to make."
ANS: B.
Resilience is a characteristic that helps individuals cope with loss and trauma that
may occur in life. Dependence is described as relying on others for decision making
and care. Pessimism is a life philosophy that things are more likely to go wrong than
right. Altruism is described as putting others before yourself
A 29-year-old patient has been admitted following a suicide attempt. Which
nursing statement illustrates the concept of patient advocacy?
A) "Dr. Raye, I notice you ordered fluoxetine for this patient. During the
admission interview, the client stated they will refuse the medication because
of adverse effects they experienced previously."
B) "Dr. Raye, during the admissions interview the patient stated that there is a
family history of three other suicide attempts in the past."
C) "I'd like you tell me more about your depression and your suicide attempt?"
D) "I will take you on a tour of the unit and orient you to the rules so you can
get adjusted here."
ANS: A.
